Custom Mechanisms

A mechanism is a device with moving
components. Different types of mechanisms can be built depending on how the
different moving parts (links) of a mechanism are connected.

Certain types of mechanisms can be modelled
in RoboDK, such as 1T, 2T.

Actually, a robot arm is also considered a
mechanisms. An industrial robot arm is technically a 6R mechanism. New
industrial robots can also be modelled in RoboDK (actually, a robot is also a
mechanism).

Mechanisms can be simulated individually or
working together with other robots or other mechanisms. When a robot cell has a
mechanism (such as a turtable), it can be used as a positioner or a
synchronized mechanism.

New robots can also be modelled in RoboDK.

Model a linear axis

Model a turntable

Calibrate a turntable

Model a 3-axis robot

Synchronize Axes with Robot

Mechanisms or external axes can be used
together with industrial robots to extend the workspace of a specific manufacturing
applications, such as welding or robot machining.

machine control and automation problems,
there are two or more axes of motion which must be coordinated. The term
"multi-axis synchronization" refers to the motion which requires
coordination, and the techniques used to achieve control of the motion.